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Women who have a positive outlook may decrease their chances of developing breast cancer, say Israeli researchers.
The small study, published in the BioMed Central journal, also found that getting divorced, or being bereaved could increase the risk.
But the researchers admitted that women were questioned after their diagnosis, which might significantly change their outlook on life.
UK experts said it was hard to compare different women's emotional stresses.
Full Story: BBC NEWS | Health | Positive thinkers 'avoid cancer'
The small study, published in the BioMed Central journal, also found that getting divorced, or being bereaved could increase the risk.
But the researchers admitted that women were questioned after their diagnosis, which might significantly change their outlook on life.
UK experts said it was hard to compare different women's emotional stresses.
Full Story: BBC NEWS | Health | Positive thinkers 'avoid cancer'